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naphtha

noun

/ˈnæfθə/

Meaning

A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.

The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.

petroleum, solvent, fuel, kerosene

water, nonflammable liquid

naphtha solvent, naphtha gas, crude naphtha, naphtha production

A child or young person.

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system

a very small quantity of something; a trace

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use